MARIANNA
– Chipola College will celebrate Homecoming 2006, the week of Feb. 13-18.

This year’s
theme is “Shiver Their Timbers,” as the Indians hope to sink the Commodores of
Gulf Coast.

Student activities for the week include a building decoration contest
which begins Monday, Feb. 13 with judging at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Students are encouraged to show
spirit through dress-up days. Monday, Feb. 13, is Camouflage Day. Students are
asked to wear their camo gear. Tuesday, Feb. 14, is High School Spirit Day.
Students are asked to wear high school colors. Wednesday, Feb. 15, is Pajamas
Day. Students are asked to wear their p.j.’s. Thursday, Feb. 16, is Tacky Day.
Students are asked to wear mis-matched, tacky clothes. Friday, Feb. 17, is
Blue & Gold Day. Students are asked to show their Chipola spirit by wearing
school colors.

A student Talent Show is set for
Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10
a.m. in the Arts Center. All currently enrolled students are invited to enter.
Cash prizes will be awarded to winners in the following categories: Best
Overall – 1st, 2nd and 3rd and Best Solo, Best
Group and Best Band. Performances are limited to 4 minutes. Sign up in the
Student Activities office by Feb. 13.

Rep. Marti Coley will address the Chipola Honors Seminar on Friday, Feb. 17 at
10 a.m., in Jackson Lecture Hall. Coley is speaking on behalf of her late
husband David Coley, who was recently named Chipola’s 2006 Alumnus of the year.
The public is invited to attend.

Homecoming
Night, Saturday, Feb. 26, begins with the Lady Indians game against Tallahassee
Community College at 5:30 p.m. An Alumni Reception hosted by Chipola President
Dr. Gene Prough and his wife Priscilla, begins at 6 p.m. in the Chipola
Appreciation Club Room. All alumni and friends are invited to attend the
reception.

Pencie Wester,
Chipola’s oldest living alumnus, is this year’s special guest at homecoming.
Wester will turn 100 in June. Other special guests include members of the
1965-66 men’s basketball team which finished fourth in the nation.

The Indians
take on the Commodores in the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. Chipola’s 2006 Homecoming
Queen and Mr. Chipola will be crowned during halftime.

For more
information on Homecoming events, call the SGA office at 718-2308 or 718-2314.

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February 2, 2006

CHIPOLA’S AUTO TECH PROGRAM IS BELLWETHER
FINALIST

MARIANNA—Chipola
College’s innovative program in Automotive Technology recently was
selected as a finalist for a Bellwether Award in the
Workforce Development.

Chipola instructor John Gardner presented an
overview of his successful program at the Community College Futures Assembly
held Jan. 23 Orlando.

Gardner said, “Our futuristic training program
utilizes an industry-based curriculum in partnership with local dealerships,
shops, and an advisory committee to provide our students with the competitive
edge in this ever changing high-tech training environment.” The program also was
named Florida’s Best Business & Education partnership in 2004.

Chipola’s powerful partnership has resulted in
increased enrollment and retention as well as an increase in employment
potential. Donations from industry partners have enabled Chipola to leverage
funds from several grants as well as private industries to build a curriculum
that meets the needs of the automotive industry.

Chipola is a master-certified National
Automotive Training Education Foundation (NATEF) program. Students in the high
tech, open-entry/open-exit program can access all lessons through a network of
wireless laptops via a central file server. “In this
technologically-sophisticated industry that is changing daily, a competitive
training environment along with strong industry partners ensure success for our
students and valuable employees for the industry,” said Gardner. Chipola
utilizes a three-step training approach consisting of classroom, computer
laboratory, and shops/dealerships which ensure student success and 100% mastery
of each skills area.

Gardner said, “Chipola’s goal is
to train tomorrow’s workforce. My personal goal is to help these students
succeed. With our strong partnerships, we can guarantee visible and measurable
results which reach far beyond the classroom.”

CHIPOLA AUTO PROGRAM IS BELLWETHER
FINALIST—Chipola
College’s innovative program in Automotive Technology recently was selected as a finalist for a
Bellwether Award in the Workforce Development. Pictured
from left, are: Chipola automotive students Cameron
Pelt, Kirstin Menzies, instructor John Gardner and Robert Hagen.

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February 2, 2006

‘GREASE ’
TICKETS ON
SALE AT
CHIPOLA FEB. 22

MARIANNA—Tickets
for the Chipola College production of “Grease” go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 22, at
8 a.m., in the college business office (Building A).

Tickets are $7
for adults and $5 for students. Chipola employees and students get one free
ticket with ID. The musical opens a five-day run, March 8.

“Grease” tells the
story of Rydell High’s spirited class of ’59. The gum-chewing, hub-cap stealing,
hot-rod loving boys with D.A.’s and leather jackets and their wise-cracking
girls in teased curls, bobby sox, and pedal pushers – capture the look and
sounds of the 1950’s in this rollicking musical that salutes the rock ‘n’ roll
era. While hip Danny Zuko and wholesome Sandy Dumbrowski resolve the problems
of their mutual attraction for each other, the gang sings and dances its way
through such nostalgic scenes as the pajama party, the prom, the burger palace
and the drive-in movie.

GREASE SET AT CHIPOLA—Tickets
for the Chipola College production of “Grease” go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 22, at
8 a.m., in the college business office (Building A). Tickets are $7 for adults
and $5 for students. The musical opens a five-day run, March 8. Pictured from
left, are: Mike Milton (Danny), Felecia Gibson (Sandy),
Brittney Holmes (Rizzo) and Heath Carroll (Kenickie).

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February 2,
2006

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES SET
AT CHIPOLA

MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer a variety of short courses in the
coming weeks.

A
Sign Language I class will meet Tuesdays, Feb. 7 through April 18 from 5 to 7
p.m. Cost is $81.

A
Cake Decorating II class will meet Thursdays, March 2 through 30 from 6 to 8:30
p.m. Cost is $41. An Advanced Level Cake Decorating III class will meet
Thursdays, April 6 through 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $41.

An Introduction to Computers with Internet for Seniors class will meet Mar 30
from 9 a.m.
to noon.
Cost is $24.

The Continuing Education Department also offers custom motivational workshops
for businesses and organizations. The following are available: Eat That Frog:
Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time; Whale Done: The Power of
Positive Relationships; The Pygmalion Effect: Managing the Power of
Expectations; Discussing Performance; The Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in
the Workplace; Team Building: What makes a Good
Team Player?; and After All, You’re the Supervisor!

For information about any of these non-credit courses, call
850-718-2395.

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February 2,
2006

CHIPOLA
THEATER SCHOLARSHIP GROWS—Chipola
College business instructor Lee Shook recently made a second $5,000 contribution
to the Lee Shook Theatre Scholarship Endowment fund which will provide a
scholarship to a future theatre major. Shook has performed in numerous Chipola
productions and is key supporter of the Chipola (ACT) Applauding Chipola Theater
fund. Shook, who is also an accountant, hopes that all theater lovers and
friends of the college will consider the endowment in their tax-deductible
giving plans. Here, Shook (right) presents the check to Chipola president Dr.
Gene Prough. For information about the endowment, contact the Chipola Foundation
at 850-718-2478.

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February 2,
2006

CHIPOLA
HOOPSTERS DOING WELL IN PANHANDLE CONFERENCE

MARIANNA—The
Chipola Indians improved to 6-0 in Panhandle Conference play with a 96-84
victory over Gulf Coast on Feb. 1.

Michael Taylor led with 27 points, including 21 in the second half. Stefhon
Hannah scored 21.

The Indians lead the league with a 6-0 mark. Tallahassee is in second place with
a 5-1 mark. OW is third at 2-4. Chipola is first in the Florida JUCO poll and
second in the national poll with a 23-1 overall mark.

Chipola scored a 70-68 win on the road over
Tallahassee on Jan. 24. Chipola won a heated battle over Okaloosa-Walton on
Jan. 21. The Indians pulled out the 69-68 win with Thomas leading the scoring
with 24 points.

The Lady Indians slipped to 4-2 in league play
following a 98-95 loss to first place Gulf Coast on Feb. 1. Nacole Stocks led
Chipola with 28 points. Chinata Nesbit scored 24. Christian Pace had 14. Latoya
Brown added 11.

The Lady Indians are 19-3 overall, second place in the state poll and sixth
place in the national poll.

This year's theme is "Shiver Their
Timbers," as the Indians hope to sink the Commodores of Gulf Coast.

Student activities for the week include a building decoration
contest which begins Monday, Feb. 13 with judging at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Students are encouraged to show spirit through dress-up days.
Monday, Feb. 13, is Camouflage Day. Students are asked to wear their camo gear.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, is High School Spirit Day. Students are asked to wear high
school colors. Wednesday, Feb. 15, is Pajamas Day. Students are asked to wear
their p.j.’s. Thursday, Feb. 16, is Tacky Day. Students are asked to wear mis-matched,
tacky clothes. Friday, Feb. 17, is Blue & Gold Day. Students are asked to show
their Chipola spirit by wearing school colors.

A student Talent Show is set for Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. in the Arts Center. All
currently enrolled students are invited to enter. Cash prizes will be awarded
to winners in the following categories: Best Overall - 1st, 2nd
and 3rd, and Best Solo, Best Group and Best Band. Performances are
limited to 4 minutes. Sign up in the Student Activities office by Feb.
13.

Rep. Marti Coley will address the Chipola Honors Seminar on Friday,
Feb. 17 at 10 a.m., in Jackson
Lecture Hall. Coley is speaking on behalf of her late husband David Coley, who
was recently named Chipola’s 2006 Alumnus of the year. The public is invited to
attend.

Homecoming Night,
Saturday, Feb. 18, begins with the Lady Indians game against Gulf Coast
Community College at 5:30 p.m. An Alumni Reception hosted by Chipola President
Dr. Gene Prough and his wife Priscilla, begins at 6 p.m. in the Chipola
Appreciation Club Room. All alumni and friends are invited to attend the
reception.

Pencie Wester, Chipola’s
oldest living alumnus, is this year’s special guest at homecoming. Wester will
turn 100 in June. Other special guests include members of the 1965-66 men’s
basketball team which finished fourth in the nation.

The Indians take on the
Commodores in the men’s game at 7:30 p.m. Chipola’s 2006 Homecoming Queen and
Mr. Chipola will be crowned during halftime.

For more information on
Homecoming events, call the SGA office at 718-2308 or 718-2314.

CHIPOLA ARTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS MINI-GRANTS

MARIANNA—The
Chipola Regional Arts Association—made up of volunteers who support and
encourage arts education—recently awarded 13 mini-grants for the Improvement of
Instruction in the Arts in Schools in the Chipola College District.

CRAA President Dr. Jerry Kandzer
announced the following recipients:

Blountstown High—Linda
Adams won a grant to purchase choral music to increase the students’ knowledge
of choral repertoire.

Bonifay Elementary—Christine
Lauen was awarded a grant to purchase VHS, DVD’s, cases, and ink cartridges for
the classroom printer. Vicki Steverson wrote a proposal for art supplies to
introduce students to ancient techniques and new techniques with color and
special papers.

Dayspring Christian Academy—
Flora Beard won a grant to purchase Spanish CD’s and bi-lingual songbooks to
help the students learn Spanish songs.

Graceville Elementary—
Karen Bouton was awarded a grant to extend the music kit concept into grades
three, four, and five by creating music book bags for student use at home.
Roberta Newell wrote a grant to provide modeling clay to allow K-5 grade
students to experience molding clay using their creative ability.

Golson Elementary—Karen
Smith won a grant to purchase octavators/boom whackers to help students in
learning pre-note reading and hearing chord changes.

Hope School—Sharon
Bennett and Sharon Williams were awarded a grant to purchase 20 new music
keyboards.

Liberty County High--Mandie Fowler was awarded a grant to purchase fabrics for costumes
to be used in their spring production of “Chateau La Roach” and to reuse in next
year’s production.

Marianna High—
Philip Crawford won a grant to expand the library’s music collection with
medieval, classical and pop.

Marianna Middle—
Melodye McPherson was awarded a grant to purchase music for their Spring 2006
concert.

Sneads High—Christopher
Bishop won a grant to purchase set building materials for the upcoming
production of “The Nerd.”

W.R. Tolar School—Kristina Mondelli was awarded a grant to purchase percussion
instruments to enhance students’ performance of middle school band literature.

CRAA members hope to continue to
offer grants each year to encourage continuation and improvement of arts
programs and activities in the schools.

Additionally, CRAA offers Chipola
scholarships to talented students in Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty and
Washington Counties. The group supports the Chipola Artist Series and
underwrites special cultural programs for school children from the five-county
area. Funding for these many projects comes from public fund-raising efforts in
the five-county district.

February 9, 2006

CHIPOLA CHEERLEADER
EXTRAVAGANZA DRAWS GIANT CROWD

MARIANNA—Hundreds
of fans turned out to cheer for the cheerleaders at the Chipola College
Cheerleader Extravaganza on Feb. 4.

In the varsity squad competition, Cottondale
High won first place; Holmes County High finished second and Sneads High
finished third. Holmes County High also won the Spirit Trophy.

In the junior varsity squad competition,
Marianna won first place. Lyman Junior Varsity (Longwood,
FL) finished second and also won the Spirit Trophy. In the Freshman Division, the Lyman Freshman squad won first place
overall and also won the Spirit Trophy.

MARIANNA—Chipola
College is pleased to announce its Sixteenth Annual Throssell
Literature/Language Festival on Friday, Feb. 24.

Currently enrolled juniors or seniors from high schools in the
Chipola College District will be competing. Competitions will be held in
writing, speech, oral interpretation, humanities, grammar/mechanics/usage,
literature, reading and Spanish. Recognition will be given to first, second,
and third places and two honorable mentions in each competition. A monetary
award will be given to the first place winner of the President’s Reading contest.

The festival will begin at 8:15 a.m. and conclude with the
awards ceremony at 12:30. Lunch, compliments of the college, will be provided
to the contestants and their sponsors.

Dr. Sarah Clemmons, Vice President of Instruction and
Student Services, said, “We are looking forward to hosting our sixteenth
festival. It is always a pleasure to have area high school students on our
campus for a day of rigorous academic competition.”

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February 9, 2006

TICKETS FOR CHIPOLA’S ‘GREASE ’ ON SALE FEB. 22

MARIANNA—Tickets
for the Chipola College production of “Grease” go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 22, at
8 a.m., in the college business office (Building A).

Tickets are $7 for adults
and $5 for students. Chipola employees and students get one free ticket with ID.
The musical opens a five-day run, March 8.

“Grease” tells the story of
Rydell High’s spirited class of ’59. The gum-chewing, hub-cap stealing, hot-rod
loving boys with D.A.’s and leather jackets and their wise-cracking girls in
teased curls, bobby sox, and pedal pushers – capture the look and sounds of the
1950’s in this rollicking musical that salutes the rock ‘n’ roll era. While hip
Danny Zuko and wholesome Sandy Dumbrowski resolve the problems of their mutual
attraction for each other, the gang sings and dances its way through such
nostalgic scenes as the pajama party, the prom, the burger palace and the
drive-in movie.

MARIANNA—The
Chipola College District Board of Trustees and college president Dr. Gene Prough
invite the public to attend Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies to celebrate the opening
of the college's new Student Services Building, Administration Building and the
Reddoch Annex Fire Tower and Burn Building on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

An Open House will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the Student Services/Administration Building. Ceremonies will begin
at 3 p.m.

A number of dignitaries will be on hand for the
event that will include guided tours of the buildings.

The $4 million Student Services building consists
of a renovation of the former Administration building with some additional new
construction. The 24,000 square foot space is the home to the business office,
enrollment services, admissions, registration, financial aid, counseling and
advising, and testing. The building also houses information systems and the
college switchboard.

The new building features a breath-taking central
reception area that provides an unobstructed view of the various services
available for students. There is also a large meeting room for student groups.

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February
9, 2006

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES SET
AT CHIPOLA

MARIANNA—ChipolaCollege will
offer a variety of short courses in the coming weeks.

ACake Decorating
I class will meet Thursdays, March 2 through 30. Cost is $41. A Cake Decorating
II class will meet Thursdays, April 2 through 30. Cost is $41. An Advanced
Level Cake Decorating IIIclass will meet Thursdays, May 4 through 25.
Cost is $41. All cake classes meet from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

An Introduction to
Computers with Internet for Seniors class will meet March 30 from 9 a.m. to
noon. Cost is $24.

The Continuing Education
Department also offers custom motivational workshops for businesses and
organizations. The following are available: Eat That Frog: Stop Procrastinating
and Get More Done in Less Time; Whale Done: The Power of Positive Relationships;
The Pygmalion Effect: Managing the Power of Expectations; Discussing
Performance; The Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in the Workplace; TeamBuilding: What
makes a Good Team Player?; and After All, You’re the Supervisor!

For information about any
of these non-credit courses, call
850-718-2395.

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February 9,
2006

CHIPOLA COLLEGE TO OFFER FREE TAX
PREPARATION

MARIANNA—In
order to help more local citizens get the most refund due them, Chipola College
business instructor Lee Shook is training student volunteers to provide free tax
preparation, including free electronic filing.

The free service will be
available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays through April 15, and 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., Saturdays (Feb. 11, Feb. 25, March 11, March 25, and April 8).

Last year, 10,000 JacksonCounty
residents claimed $7.6 million in Earned Income Tax Credits from the IRS.
Taxpayers who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit must file a tax return
with the IRS in order to receive a refund. The Earned Income Tax Credit is a
credit for certain low-moderate income workers. The credit may produce a refund,
even if the taxpayer owes no tax. Income limitations and other rules apply. For
additional information, visit irs.gov or call 1-800-829-3676 to order
Publication 596, Earned Income Credit.

For free tax assistance,
call Lee Shook at (850) 526-2761 x 3268.

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February 9, 2006

CHIPOLA TO HOST TALLAHASSEE SATURDAY

MARIANNA—Chipola
hosts Tallahassee in a pair of important conference games on Saturday, Feb. 11.

The women’s game tips off
at 5:30 p.m. The women play at 7:30 p.m.

Halfway through the conference season, the Indians are knotted with
Tallahassee in a tie for first
place in the league, both at 6-1.

Chipola
handed TCC its only conference loss in a 70-68 nail-biter in the capitol city on
Jan. 24.

The Indians
are coming off their only conference misfire—a 70-65 loss at OW on Wednesday.
Chipola was down 32-20 at halftime and rallied to outscore OW 45-38 in the
second half, but it was enough to pull out the win. Third place OW improved to
4-3 in conference play. Gerard Jackson led Chipola with 12 points and 9
rebounds. Johnnie Harris added 11. Michael Taylor scored 10.

Chipola coach Greg Heiar said, “I thought we were frustrated
tonight and didn’t play as well as we should have, but we’ve got to learn from
our mistakes and get better. We’ll get back to work and practice and try to
improve.”

The top two men’s teams in the conference race earn a berth to the
State Tournament, March 8-11 at Chipola. There is plenty of incentive to win the
league title, as the Panhandle Champion will face the second best team from the
Southern conference in the first round. The Panhandle runner-up must face the
Champions of the Mid-Florida league in round one.

The Indians are the
defending Panhandle Conference and Florida/Region VIII Champions.

Chipola scored a 96-84 victory over Gulf Coast on Feb. 1. Michael Taylor
led with 27 points, including 21 in the second half. Stefhon Hannah scored 21.

Chipola is first in the Florida JUCO poll and second in the
national poll with a 23-2 overall mark.

The
Lady Indians are currently in third place in the conference race at 6-3. Gulf
Coast leads the league at 9-0. OW is in second at 7-3. Chipola is half game back
at 6-3. TCC is 4-5. Pensacola is 1-7. NFL is 0-9. The top three women’s teams in
the Panhandle Conference earn a berth to the State Tournament, March 8-11 at
Chipola.

Chipola is
second in the women’s state poll and seventh in the national poll with a 20-4
overall mark.

Chipola’s
Homecoming games are set for Feb. 18 against Gulf Coast.

For the
latest scores, call 718-2CJC or visit www.chipola.edu

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February 9, 2006

CHIPOLA BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL AT
HOME

MARIANNA—The
Chipola College baseball team improved to 5-3 on the year with a 6-5 win over
Lake City on Feb. 8.

Chipola’s Rene Tosoni hit a 3-run homer in the bottom of the fifth
put the Indians up 4-3. Lake
City came back to tie the game. Indian Brandon Street hit a sacrifice fly in the
bottom of ninth to score Andrew Gay who was pinch running for Jason Lewis who
led off with a single in the ninth.

The Indians host
St. Petersburg in a doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 11 beginning at noon and a
single game, Sunday, Feb. 12 at noon.

The Chipola Lady Indians softball team split a pair of games with
the University of West Florida
on Feb. 8 to move their record to 4-1-2.

Chipola pitcher Nadine van Roode threw a no hitter to give the Lady
Indians the 5-0 win in game one. Chipola lost game two, 8-6, Chipola pitcher
Areke Spel took the loss.

Chipola was scheduled to host Andrew College on Feb. 9. Call
718-2CJC for scores. The Lady Indians host Lurleen Wallace at 3 p.m. on Feb. 16,
and Darton College at 3 p.m. on Feb. 22.

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February 9, 2006

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MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP GROWS AT
CHIPOLA—Friends and family of the late Annie Morgan of Marianna have
established a scholarship in her name at Chipola College. Morgan and her
husband, Walter, raised 18 children on a small farm in Jackson County. Pictured
from left, are: Zechariah Morgan, Nehemiah Morgan, Emmanuel Morgan, Hannah
Morgan, Sylvia Morgan, Nehemiah Morgan II, Lillie Speights, Julie Fuqua, Norma
Merritt, Sherry Brown, Rev. Jack Hollis, Peggy Peacock, and Rev. Isaiah Morgan.
For information about the scholarship, call 850-718-2478.

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February 16, 2006

CHIPOLA TO CUT RIBBONS FOR NEW FACILITIES

MARIANNA—The
Chipola College District Board of Trustees and college president Dr. Gene Prough
invite the public to attend Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies to celebrate the opening
of the college's new Student Services Building, Administration Building and the
Reddoch Annex Fire Tower and Burn Building on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

An Open House will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the Student Services/Administration Building. Ribbon-cutting
ceremonies will begin at 3 p.m. in front
of Student Services. A second ribbon-cutting will follow at the Administrative
Wing. Board members and college officials will travel by bus to the Reddoch
Annex to tour those facilities.

A number of dignitaries will be on hand for the
event that will include guided tours of the buildings.

The $4 million Student Services building consists
of a renovation of the former Administration building with some additional new
construction. The 24,000 square foot space is the home to the business office,
enrollment services, admissions, registration, financial aid, counseling and
advising, and testing. The building also houses information systems and the
college switchboard.

The new building features a breath-taking central
reception area that provides an unobstructed view of the various services
available for students. There is also a large meeting room for student groups.

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February 16, 2006

TICKETS FOR CHIPOLA’S ‘GREASE ’ ON
SALE
FEB. 22

MARIANNA—Tickets
for the Chipola College production of “Grease” go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 22, at
8 a.m., in the college business office (Building A).

Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for
students. Chipola employees and students get one free ticket with ID. The
musical opens a five-day run, March 8.

“Grease” tells the story of Rydell High’s
spirited class of ’59. The gum-chewing, hub-cap stealing, hot-rod loving boys
with D.A.’s and leather jackets and their wise-cracking girls in teased curls,
bobby sox, and pedal pushers – capture the look and sounds of the 1950’s in this
rollicking musical that salutes the rock ‘n’ roll era. While hip Danny Zuko and
wholesome Sandy Dumbrowski resolve the problems of their mutual attraction for
each other, the gang sings and dances its way through such nostalgic scenes as
the pajama party, the prom, the burger palace and the drive-in movie.

GREASE SET AT CHIPOLA—Tickets
for the Chipola College production of “Grease” go on sale Wednesday, Feb. 22, at
8 a.m., in the college business office (Building A). Tickets are $7 for adults
and $5 for students. The musical opens a five-day run, March 8. Pictured here,
are members of the cast and crew.

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February 16, 2006

CHIPOLA HOSTS THREE AT HOME THIS WEEK

Chipola College will finish out their regular
home basketball schedule this week with three games in the MiltonH. Johnson Health Center.

The Lady Indians host North Florida Monday, Feb.
20 at 5:30 p.m.

Chipola hosts a pair of games with
Okaloosa-Walton on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The women’s game begins at 5:30 p.m. The men play at 7:30
p.m.

Chipola was scheduled to host arch-rival GulfCoast in a pair of big
conference games on Feb. 18. Call 718-2CJC for the latest scores.

As of Feb. 17, the Indians are in sole possession
of first place at 8-1. Tallahassee is second at 7-2. OW is close behind at 5-4.
Pensacola is 2-7 and GulfCoast is 0-8.

The Indians improved to 25-2 overall with an 83-73 win over
Pensacola on Wednesday. Chipola led by 12 at the half. Pensacola made a couple
of big runs in the second half, but Chipola’s Jamarcus Ellis made some big plays
down the stretch and the Indians made some key free throws to take the 12-point
win.

The Indians’ only conference misfire—was a 70-65 loss at OW on Feb. 8.

The top two men’s teams in the conference race earn a berth to the State
Tournament, March 8-11 at Chipola. The Panhandle Champion will face the second
best team from the Southern conference in the first round. The Panhandle
runner-up will play the Champions of the Mid-Florida league.

The Indians are the defending
Panhandle Conference and Florida/Region VIII Champions. Chipola is first in the
FCCAA men’s state poll and sixth in the NJCAA national poll.

The Lady Indians improved to 8-3 in the conference race with an 84-71
win over Pensacola on Wednesday. Rashwana Sippio led Chipola with 18. Chinata
Nesbit and Ta’yani Clark each scored 17. Nacole Stocks added 14.

As of Feb. 17, Gulf Coast leads the conference with a perfect 11-0
record. The Lady Indians (8-3) are a half game ahead of OW at 8-4. TCC is 4-7.
PJC is 3-8. NFL is 0-12.

Chipola scored a 53-49 win over Tallahassee on Feb. 11.

The Lady Indians are the defending FCCAA/Region VIII Champions. The top
three women’s teams in the Panhandle Conference earn a berth to the State
Tournament, March 8-11 at Chipola.

Chipola is second in the women’s state poll and sixteenth in the
national poll with a 22-4 overall mark.

For the latest scores, call 718-2CJC or
visit www.chipola.edu

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February 16, 2006

CHIPOLA’S 1966 DREAM TEAM TO REUNITE FOR
HOMECOMING

MARIANNA—If
you ask retired coaching legend Milton Johnson, he’ll tell you that Chipola
College’s 1965-66 men’s basketball team put the college on the map as contenders
at the national level.

The Chipola squad, which finished fourth in the
nation, was the first team from Florida to finish in the top four at the NJCAA
National Tournament which is still held in Hutchinson, KS.

Members of the squad included: Oscar Davis of
Atmore, AL; Harry Dunn of Cocoa, FL; Ronnie McNeil of Campbellton; Jack Peacock
of Campbellton; Joe Sova of Wyoming, PA; Robert Trammell of Blountstown; Robert
Flowers of Headland, AL; Bill Godwin of Dothan; Clinton Hobbs of Greensboro;
Mike Keenan of New Brunswick, NJ; and Dale Klay of Tampa. Robert “Rabbit” Hill
was the team manager. Joe Leitch handled sports information.

Johnson has vivid memories of the team, mainly
because he lived in the same house with all of them. Local millionaire Charlie
Bales built the team a dorm/mansion in 1965 complete with pool and sundeck just
off of Cavern’s Road. Coach Johnson, said, “The boys lived upstairs and I lived
downstairs with my wife and newborn son David. It was the first time I had
24-hour a day responsibility for a team, but it worked out fine, mostly because
we had a great bunch of kids.”

Johnson, who went on to become the winningest
coach in Florida JUCO history, still remembers the 1965-66 team as one of his
favorites. “They were easy to coach, very sound fundamentally, and they hated to
lose. They just kept on improving throughout the year and really came together
for the post-season,” Johnson said.

He recalls that the team committed only two
turnovers in one particular game of the state finals.

Johnson, whose name is on the Chipola gym, said
he is most proud that members of the team all went on to become successful after
Chipola. He named a lawyer, banker, coach, politician, pharmacist, pastor, and
successful businessmen from the team.

Johnson said, “I that’s a pretty dog-gone good
test of a team’s real success: that they all became friends and good citizens.”

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February
16, 2006

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES SET
AT CHIPOLA

MARIANNA—Chipola
College will offer a variety of short courses in the coming weeks.

A Cake
Decorating I will meet Thursdays, March 2 through 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is
$41. A Cake Decorating II class will meet Thursdays, April 2 through 30 from 6
to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $41. An Advanced Level Cake Decorating III class will
meet Thursdays, May 4 through 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $41.

An Introduction to
Computers with Internet for Seniors class will meet March 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is
$24.

The Continuing Education
Department also offers custom motivational workshops for businesses and
organizations. The following are available: Eat That Frog: Stop Procrastinating
and Get More Done in Less Time; Whale Done: The Power of Positive Relationships;
The Pygmalion Effect: Managing the Power of Expectations; Discussing
Performance; The Attitude Virus: Curing Negativity in the Workplace; Team
Building: What makes a Good Team Player?; and After All, You’re the Supervisor!

For information about any
of these non-credit courses, call
850-718-2395.

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February 16, 2006

UWF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM ADVISOR TO MEET
AT CHIPOLA

MARIANNA—Rosa
Jones, Academic Advisor for the Criminal Justice program of UWF will be on
Chipola College campus to advise current and prospective students from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. on the following dates: Feb 28, March 14, 28, and April 11 and 25.
Summer registration for new and returning students begins in April.

Current students who need advising and anyone
interested in the Criminal Justice degree should call to schedule an
appointment. Meetings will take place in the University Center located at 4344 5th
Ave., across College Street from the Chipola Arts Center.

For information, call 526-2761, Ext.
3285 or Ext. 3356.

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February 16, 2006

Cutline:

Chipola Photo

SOCIAL WORKERS HOST RED CROSS TRAINING—Tammie
McArthur and Jerry Durfess, volunteers and trainers for the Central Panhandle
Chapter of the American Red Cross, recently provided disaster relief training
for 13 social workers at Chipola College. The training was sponsored by the
Student Social Work Organization of the University of West Florida @ Chipola, and the
Northern Emerald Coast Unit of the Florida Chapter of NASW (the National
Association of Social Workers). Another training session is planned for May and
will be open to anyone interested in becoming a Red Cross volunteer. For
information contact Sherri Stone at 526-2761, Ext. 3356, or
sstone@uwf.edu.

For information, call the Chipola Health Sciences
Division at 850-718-2316.

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February 23,
2006

SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED IN MEMORY OF GRAND
RIDGE STUDENT

MARIANNA—The
Areall Winget Memorial Scholarship has been established at Chipola College.

Areall was a senior at Grand Ridge High School
when she was killed in an automobile accident in December of 2005.

Areall’s parents Bill and Donna Brown established
the scholarship which will be awarded in May to a member of the 2006 Class at
Grand Ride High.

Applicants majoring in a computer field—academic
or workforce development—will receive first consideration for the scholarship.
Nursing majors will receive second consideration. Recipients must maintain a
2.5 GPA each semester at Chipola College.

Applications should be submitted to the Guidance
Counselor at GrandRidge High School.

Anyone wishing to make a donation to the
scholarship fund may mail a check to: Chipola College Foundation, 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna,
FL 32446 and indicate that the funds are designated for the Winget Scholarship.

MARIANNA—Audition
dates for music and theatre scholarships at Chipola College for 2006-2007 are
March 9, April 6, and May 4. The Visual Art Scholarship application and
portfolio deadline is April 20.

High School graduates with acceptable academic
records and aptitude who plan to pursue studies as music, theatre or art majors
are eligible to apply.

Scholarships in various amounts, up to full
tuition and fees, are awarded on the basis of talent and academic record.
Students with financial need may seek additional assistance through the
college’s Office of Financial Aid and the Chipola Foundation.

Applications may be obtained by phoning Chipola’s
Fine and Performing Arts Department at 718-2277. Applications also are available
at
www.chipola.edu. Choose “Departments”
and click on “Fine and Performing Arts.”

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February
23, 2006

fsu/pc offers
Transfer Scholarships for Chipola Students

MARIANNA—The
Florida State University Panama City Campus will award five scholarships to
Chipola College students who complete their AA degree and transfer directly to
the Panama City Campus.

The “Transfer Student Scholarship” is awarded
each year in April to five students who have demonstrated outstanding academic
performance and reflect academic promise.

Interested Chipola students must meet the
following criteria: a 3.5 (or better) GPA; an AA degree from Chipola; and apply
and be admitted to FSU Panama City by April 1, 2006.

Questions about the scholarship should be
directed to Renee’ Green, Director, Office of Admissions & Records at FSU Panama
City at (850) 522-2001, or Angie White, FSU Program Coordinator, Chipola
University Center at (850) 718-2419, or email: awhite@pc.fsu.edu

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February 23,
2006

DIGNITARIES CUT RIBBONS FOR NEW CHIPOLA
FACILITIES

MARIANNA—The
Chipola College District Board of Trustees and local dignitaries participated in
ribbon-cutting ceremonies Tuesday, to celebrate the opening of the college's new
Student Services Building, Administration Wing, Burn Building and Fire Tower.

The 24,600 square foot, StudentServices
building includes a renovation of the former Administration building with
additional new construction. The space is home to the business office,
enrollment services, admissions, registration, financial aid, counseling and
advising, and testing, information systems and the college switchboard.

The new facility features a breath-taking central
reception area that provides an unobstructed view of the various services
available for students. There also is a large meeting room for student groups.

A new 8,800 square foot Administrative Wing
connected to Student Services houses the president’s office, other top
administrators, as well as meeting areas.

Total cost of the Student Services Building and
Administrative Wing was $5.9 million which included demolition, renovation and
new construction. Total size of both projects is more than 33,000 square feet.

Dignitaries also traveled to Chipola’s Bill
Reddoch Firing Range Annex on Blue Springs Highway to tour a pair of new
firefighting facilities.

A new four-story Fire Tower will be used to teach
fire-fighting and rescue skills needed in multi-story facilities. Cost of the
new 2,400 square foot Fire Tower was $227,000. A new $40,000 Burn
Buildingwill use live fire and smoke to simulate actual
fire-fighting scenarios.

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February 23, 2006

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES SET AT CHIPOLA

MARIANNA—Chipola College will
offer a variety of short courses in the coming weeks.

ACake Decorating
I will meet Thursdays, March 2 through 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $41. A
Cake Decorating II class will meet Thursdays, April 2 through 30 from 6 to 8:30
p.m. Cost is $41. An Advanced Level Cake Decorating IIIclass will
meet Thursdays, May 4 through 25 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $41.

An Introduction to Computers with
Internet for Seniors class will meet Mar 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $24.

The Continuing Education Department
also offers custom motivational workshops for businesses and organizations. The
following are available: Eat That Frog: Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done
in Less Time; Whale Done: The Power of Positive Relationships; The Pygmalion
Effect: Managing the Power of Expectations; Discussing Performance; The Attitude
Virus: Curing Negativity in the Workplace; Team Building: What makes a Good Team
Player?; and After All, You’re the Supervisor!

For information about any of these
non-credit courses, call
850-718-2395.

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February 23, 2006

STATE TOURNEY BRINGS THOUSANDS TO MARIANNA

MARIANNA—More
than 2,000 visitors are expected to converge on Marianna March 8-11, when
Chipola College hosts the Florida Junior College Men's and Women’s State
Basketball Tournament.

Tournament officials estimate that
more than $250,000 will flow into the area during the tournament from food,
lodging, recreation and incidental expenses. Chipola’s Karan Davis, who
coordinates motel rooms for the tournament, reports that more than 175 rooms
will be reserved for teams and game officials.

Waste Management, Inc., long-time
corporate sponsor of the event, recently donated $10,000 to sponsor the
tournament. The Florida Credit Union League, Inc., also contributed $10,000 as a
new corporate sponsor with help from local credit unions: Community South Credit
Union in Chipley, Jackson County Teachers Credit Union in Marianna, and Focus
Credit Union in Marianna and Chattahoochee.

The Jackson County Tourist
Development Council awarded the Appreciation Club a $10,000 grant to help
promote the tournament. Tournament administrator Ronnie Myers, a former Chipola
player, said, “The tournament is a huge undertaking which requires many
volunteers and financial support. We could not host this event without the
generous support of our corporate sponsors and the TDC.”

Robert Trammell, Chipola Appreciation Club
president, said, “Chipola has one of the best junior college athletic programs
in the country and our people put on one of the finest tournaments anywhere.
The great traditions established here by coaching legend Milton Johnson are
evident today in the quality of this tournament.”

Tournament passes—$25 for adults and $15 for
students—will get fans into all 14 exciting tournament games. Single session
tickets are $10 each. Trammell reported that the passes are a bargain for two
important reasons. “The tournament passes are a good deal financially, and they
guarantee you a seat for the championship game,” said Trammell. Dozens of key
supporters are working with the Appreciation Club to sell advance tickets

The men’s tournament begins Wednesday, March 8,
at 2 p.m. The Chipola Indians will represent the Panhandle Conference as
Champion in the evening session on Wednesday, March 8. The women’s tournament
begins Thursday, March 9, at 2 p.m. The Lady Indians will represent the
Panhandle Conference as Runner-up when they play Central Florida in the first
round, Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

For ticket information, call 718-2370, or visit
the official tourney web site at: www.chipola.edu

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February 23, 2006

CHIPOLA HOOPS SQUADS BOUND FOR STATE TOURNEY

Both Chipola College basketball teams clinched
spots in the upcoming StateJunior College basketball
tournament with wins over Okaloosa-Walton on Feb. 22.

The Lady Indianssecured their runner-up spot in the Panhandle
Conference with a 59-48 win over OW. Chinata Nesbit led Chipola with 13 points.
Chipola scored a 77-46 win over North Florida Monday.

The Lady Indians are the defending FCCAA/Region
VIII Champions. The top three women’s teams in the Panhandle Conference earn a
berth to the State Tournament, March 8-11 at Chipola. GulfCoast is the Panhandle Champion
with a 13-1 record. The Lady Indians (11-3) are in second place. OW will make
the tournament with a 9-5 league record. Chipola will play Central Florida in
the first round of the women’s tournament, Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Chipola sophomore Chinata Nesbit was named NJCAA
Division I Women's Basketball Player-of-the-Week. Nesbit led Chipola to an 84-71
win over Pensacola and a 64-60 win over fourth-ranked Gulf Coast. Against
Pensacola she totaled 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and two
blocks. In the upset win over Gulf Coast she collected 24 points, 19 rebounds,
two steals and two blocks. On the week she averaged a double-double with 20.5
points and 14.0 rebounds along with 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.0 blocks per
game.

Chipola is second in the women’s state poll and
sixteenth in the national poll with a 25-4 overall mark.

The Indians
captured their third straight Panhandle Conference Championship with a dramatic
78-76 win over OW on a last second slam dunk by Johnnie Harris. Harris finished
with 9 on the night. Chipola trailed OW 37-29 at the half. Stepfon Hannah led
Chipola with 18. Jamarcus Ellis had 15. Ryne Hamblett scored 14.

With one game remaining in the conference race,
the Indians are 10-1. Tallahassee is second at 10-2.
OW is third at 6-5.

The Indians scored an 83-73 win over Pensacola on
Feb. 15. Chipola led by 12 at the half. Pensacola made a couple of big runs in
the second half, but Chipola’s Jamarcus Ellis made some big plays down the
stretch and the Indians made some key free throws to take the 12-point win.